8 Underrated Automotive YouTubers Worth Subscribing To Now

Everyone knows the big automotive YouTube stars, but what about the talented creators still grinding their way up? Jalopnik asked their readers to recommend channels with fewer than 200,000 subscribers, some serious hidden gems emerged from the pack.

These smaller channels might not have millions of followers, but they're producing content that rivals—and sometimes surpasses—what the big names are doing. Here's a rundown of some standout automotive YouTubers flying under the radar:

Alanis King (33,800 subscribers)

A familiar name to many automotive journalism fans, Alanis now has her own channel where she brings her signature perspective to car content. Even former colleagues agree it's time to forget about that controversial pizza take and hit subscribe.

Home Built By Jeff (216,000 subscribers)

This Australian firefighter does incredible builds completely from scratch—welding, paint, upholstery, everything. His most jaw-dropping project? Stuffing a Ferrari 360 engine into a rescued 1974 Alfa Romeo GTV. The hundred-plus hours of detailed build footage is pure automotive therapy.

Soup Classic Motoring (142,000 subscribers)

For those who prefer their car content on the chill side, this channel's gorgeous stop-motion restoration videos are practically meditative. Currently bringing a Lotus Esprit back to life with production quality that deserves way more than its current subscriber count.

Bruce In AUS (80,800 subscribers)

Possibly the most Australian content on YouTube, Bruce specializes in resurrecting ancient dump trucks and heavy equipment, often powered by massive Detroit Diesels. Watching him get a supercharged two-stroke V12 running again is oddly satisfying.

Crucible Coachworks (87,200 subscribers)

Custom fabrication at its finest—currently building an aluminum body on a Boxster chassis with a V8 swap. Less entertainment, more education, but in the best possible way.

Oliver Pickard (15,500 subscribers)

A father-son duo building a custom Honda-powered GTM kit car in an old French barn. With just 15,500 subscribers, this channel perfectly captures the joy of multi-generational wrenching.

Auto Autopsy (97,800 subscribers)

Keeping the Saab flame burning bright through detailed content focused on these quirky Swedish classics. The Saab community remains stronger than many realize.

SteinFab Garage (75,000 subscribers)

Like a more mature version of the legendary Haggard Garage—silly but knowledgeable. With only 75,000 subscribers, this Colin (even if he spells it wrong) deserves more support from the car community.

From build channels to virtual racing, restoration projects to reviews, these creators represent some of the best automotive content that hasn't yet broken through to the mainstream. The beauty of supporting smaller channels? Watching them grow from the ground up.